Archives for December 2017

28 Dec

12 Pros and Cons of Investing in a Multifamily Home

December 28, 2017

If you’re considering investing in rental property, you’ve probably thought about the prospect of managing a multifamily home. In case you aren’t familiar, multifamily homes are exactly what they sound like; houses that are designed or structured to accommodate multiple families in different units within the home. They come in many forms, including duplexes and triplexes, and apartment buildings are considered multifamily properties as well…. [Read More]

26 Dec

11 Creative Sources of Income Through Your Rental Property

December 26, 2017

The concept of investing and capitalizing on a rental property is fairly simple. You purchase a property with a low-interest mortgage, make necessary repairs, and rent it out for an asking price higher than your mortgage. You make money to pay off the mortgage quickly and/or make further investments to increase your revenue streams…. [Read More]

21 Dec

Damage Control: 8 Tips for Repairing Your Reputation as a Landlord

December 21, 2017

There are some wonderful things about owning rental property in Katy. It’s one of the most sought-after areas in Texas with excellent school districts and promising real estate returns. It’s also near Houston proper, which is attractive to renters…. [Read More]

19 Dec

10 Things Your Tenants May Try to Hide From You

December 19, 2017

For the most part, your tenants are probably good, hard working people who have decent jobs, pay rent on time, and take care of your property. But not all tenants have your best interests in mind. Some will bend a few rules and hide the evidence. While harmless at times, you have to be cognizant of what’s happening on your property. Staying alert to common issues will help you be a better landlord…. [Read More]

14 Dec

When Should You Reduce the Price of Your Home?

December 14, 2017

The Houston real estate market has never been hotter. A number of records have been shattered this summer and the outlook for the future is strong. For example, more homes sold in Houston in the month of June than ever before (8,414). Along with this surge in transactional volume came all-time high median and average prices ($240,000 and $305,000, respectively)…. [Read More]

12 Dec

7 Reasons You Absolutely, Positively Must Order a Home Inspection

December 12, 2017

When you put in an offer for a home, you have the option to include contingencies. One of the most common contingencies is that the home passes an inspection and that an inspector doesn’t find any major issues. Unfortunately, some buyers, often in an effort to speed up the process, forgo an inspection. This isn’t a mistake you want to make…. [Read More]

7 Dec

6 Tips for Making an Ugly Rental Property Look Good

December 7, 2017

Profit is the name of the game when it comes to investing in rental properties. You can’t let your emotions or design and style preferences get in the way. With that being said, many landlords end up with properties that are cheap, yet ugly. And while you don’t want to pour a ton of money into these properties, you do want to make sure they attract renters. Thankfully, there are some inexpensive and high-returning hacks you can try to give your property a little boost…. [Read More]

6 Dec

11 Tips for Preparing a Rental Property For Winter

December 6, 2017

While we’re currently in the middle of fall, winter is coming. For many areas around the country, winter means extremely cold temperatures, lots of snow, and complications that simply aren’t present during the warmer months. As a landlord, this often leads to costly issues that require time, energy, and money to solve. By preparing ahead of time, you’ll eliminate some of these problems and make things easier on yourself this winter…. [Read More]

5 Dec

9 Small Changes That Will Reduce Tenant Turnover

December 5, 2017

Tenant turnover is the bane of most landlords’ existence. When a tenant leaves, you’ll need to spend hours cleaning the place up, hundreds of dollars placing ads and trying to market the unit, and on top of that, you’ll be left without a stream of rental income for as long as it takes to find a replacement tenant. After two or three rounds of this, you may become frustrated to the point you question why you even became a landlord in the first place…. [Read More]

4 Dec

8 Reasons to Buy a Home in the Winter

December 4, 2017

Winter seems like a time of year for avoiding real estate. Sellers are reluctant to list their homes and buyers hesitate to look.

Research supports the popular notion that spring is the best time to sell a home. That’s when you’ll get an influx of buyers seeking to purchase because it’s the end of a school year. But when is the best time to buy?

Many factors go into the answer to that question, not least your personal circumstances. Many buyers tend to look for houses in the spring and summer simply because it’s warmer and their personal situation is better suited for a move…. [Read More]

Happy Customers

Pablo G. – Living Abroad

We used Green residential during a year. We had to live abroad for a foreign assignment so we contracted them. The main reason in principle was their competitive price. Then after using their service I don’t have any doubt that I would use them again if I have to go abroad again. They took care of getting tenants for us and prospective tenants screenings. Then they took care of the incidences that occurred during the contract and finally conducted the final checks on the house once it was vacated by making a detailed account of any problems they found. They also help me setting up the renters insurance by providing me with some valuable counseling. For all that I give them a 5 start rating. Good Job!!!

Pablo G. – Living Abroad

Ross B. (Tenant) – Houston, TX

We lived in our rental property for approximately 10 months before Hurricane Harvey made landfall, and during that time Green Residential was outstanding. We had hardly any issues at all, and the few that we did have, they acknowledged right away and always followed up with a prompt resolution. Our property was unfortunately flooded during Harvey, and we were forced to prematurely break our lease and relocate. Even during this time, Leon at Green Residential was very understanding and accommodating, and made life a little easier. Although we may not be able to rent another property specifically managed by Green Residential, we would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a property that will be managed and maintained by a great company and staff. They put the tenant first.

From Our Blog

Life with roommates isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s necessary to rent out your spare room(s) to pay the bills. Whether or not you have previous experience as a landlord, these 6 tips will make it easier to live with a tenant:

Raising kids is by far the toughest and most exciting challenge you’ll undertake in your lifetime. There are moments where it’s all joy and satisfaction, as well as periods of time where you seem to be fighting a no-win battle. One of the toughest challenges parents face is getting children to carry their weight around… [Read More]